May 1 (UPI) -- Israel said Friday that two of the 175 activists its navy detained from the Global Sumud Flotilla bringing aid to Gaza had been brought back to Israel for questioning.

Some European governments with nationals among those arrested have called on Israel to free the activists. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A flotilla organizer from Montreal says two Canadians were detained by Israel after the boats they were sailing on were intercepted overnight.

A flotilla organizer from Montreal says two Canadians were detained by Israel after the boats they were sailing on were intercepted overnight during a mission to break the nearly 20-year naval blockade of Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla identified the Canadians as Marie Tota and Umir Tiar. Organizer Ehab Lotayef spoke to The Canadian Press […]

A flotilla organizer from Montreal says two Canadians were detained by Israel after the boats they were sailing on were intercepted overnight during a mission to break the nearly 20-year naval blockade of Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla identified the Canadians as Marie Tota and Umir Tiar. Organizer Ehab Lotayef spoke to The Canadian Press […]

Israel’s foreign ministry said around 175 activists had been taken off more than 20 boats.